Introducing the 55 best dinner recipes of all time! From mouth-watering to savory, from copy-cat recipes to soups, it’s always so hard to pick just a few! These are all tried and tested, delicious, easy family meals. Enjoy!
Original post: May 2015 | Updated: May 2023
Best Dinner Recipes of All Time – 55 delicious popular dinner recipes!
Looking for easy dinner recipes that everyone around your table is sure to love? You have come to the right place! Below you will find a roundup of 55 delicious dinner ideas to choose from for dinner tonight.
Included in the collection are easy recipes from the following categories:
- Healthy dinners
- Sheet pan meals
- Chili and soup
- Comfort food classics
- Casserole dishes
- Chicken recipes
- Pantry staples meals
- Pasta classics
- Mexican favorites
- Vegetarian recipes
- Meaty meals
Best Ever Meatloaf
This delicious meatloaf is a comfort food classic. This is my mother’s delicious recipe with an added touch of delicious sauce. Add this to your dinner rotation. I promise it’ll quickly become a favorite family meal!
World’s Best Chili Recipe
This homemade chili recipe is a contest winner, total crowd pleaser and the best chili you’ll find. It is packed with flavor, texture and color. Make it for your next gathering, large or small, and you will get rave reviews. Add jalapenos for extra spice or go mild!
Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Enchiladas are the most delicious version of the popular Mexican recipe and they are super easy to prepare. Cater the amount of spice in the recipe to be as mild or hot as you like!
Make homemade enchilada sauce to send them into a new realm of delicious. This is one of the best dinner recipes of all time!
Instant Pot Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots
Make your next pot roast in your Instant Pot! Beef, potatoes, carrots and gravy are made in a single pot and they cook perfectly every time. This is the juiciest, most tender roast your lips will ever taste! Great easy dinner option any night of the week that the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is a dream come true! Your pressure cooker will create perfectly cooked and creamy pasta every time. Done in 20 minutes, this side OR main dish cooks absolutely perfectly every single time!
Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
A childhood staple, Sloppy Joes are hearty and delicious! Make them in your Instant Pot for a super quick and easy dinner for those busy weeknights. The perfect recipe for family dinner and potlucks.
Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole tastes even better than Mom’s famous recipe! This is a perfect hearty weeknight meal to put on the table. Guaranteed to fill you up with each comforting bite, this dinner topped with cheddar cheese will quickly become a family favorite!
Shepherd’s Pie
This classic, comforting turkey shepherd’s pie recipe will leave everyone, big and small, wanting more. A ground meat, veggie-packed layer is covered by creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes and topped with melty cheese for good measure!
Instant Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Simplify a classic dinner favorite by making Instant Pot spaghetti with meat sauce. Everything is cooked in a single pot in just 30 minutes! The noodles cook perfectly every single time and the flavor in this comforting dish is off-the-charts delicious.
Chicken Alfredo
This simple chicken alfredo pasta dish is the perfect dinner recipe for busy nights. Done in 30 minutes and made in a single pan, everyone will love this dish that is packed with flavor!
Instant Pot Whole Rotisserie Chicken Dinner
Cook a tender, perfectly roasted whole chicken in your Instant Pot rotisserie-style in less than an hour! This roast chicken recipes turns out perfectly every time!
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Make this creamy tortellini soup in your slow cooker for a super easy, comforting meal. Eliminate the sausage to make it vegetarian, if you so desire!
Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Pineapple BBQ Chicken requires only 4 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. This quick and easy dinner recipe is packed with flavor and will feed your family quickly. The barbecue sauce and pineapple make a delicious flavor combo!
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
This one-pan roasted chicken and vegetables is such an easy dinner idea. Throw chicken breasts or chicken thighs, veggies of your choice and fresh herbs on a pan and throw it in the oven!
Mongolian Beef
This is the best Mongolian Beef recipe you will find! It takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes even better than your favorite Chinese takeout. Fragrant garlic, soy sauce and crispy flank steak creates a delicious, quick and easy dinner that rivals P.F. Chang’s!
Crockpot Barbacoa Beef
This delicious barbacoa beef is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, perfect for taco night or your next party taco bar. Let your crock pot do the heavy lifting so you have more time to spend with loved ones!
Vegetable Stromboli
This vegetable stromboli recipe will make guests rave, or make it for family dinner! Tuck your favorite pizza ingredients into yummy pizza dough.
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta lime chicken requires only 7 ingredients and it is done in less than 30 minutes! It is a colorful, flavorful dinner, topped with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes that everyone will love.
Air Fryer Salmon
Introducing the most perfectly cooked and easy-to-prepare salmon you will ever eat. Dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes! Serve with a veggie side or as a salmon salad.
Chicken Parmesan
Easy chicken parmesan is the ultimate meal for your dinner table! It is easy to prepare and tastes like you’ve been slaving over it all day.
Cast Iron Calzone
Cast iron calzone takes less than an hour of your time. Cater the filling ingredients to your liking. This is such an easy, perfect meal!
Baked Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub
This baked pork tenderloin is delicious, affordable and easy, done in 30 minutes! The ingredients are likely already in your kitchen. Serve with veggies and sweet potatoes. Enjoy it as a Whole30 compliant and low carb meal, too!
Shrimp Tacos
These shrimp tacos with cabbage will knock your socks off. Add no spice or a lot of spice for the perfect taco Tuesday dinner!
Lasagna
Meet your new favorite classic lasagna! This truly is the best lasagna recipe. The hearty layers of meat, cheese and pasta are so filling and flavorful. Make one pan for tonight and freeze one for next week!
Chicken Piccata
Not only is this the tastiest chicken piccata with lemon sauce recipe you’ll meet, it is also super easy to prepare. Add it to your dinner rotation pronto!
Runza Casserole
Runza casserole is inspired by a world-famous sandwich made with ground beef and cabbage. This is a filling, delicious and affordable way to feed an entire family!
Chicken Fried Steak
This easy chicken fried steak recipe is done in just 30 minutes! Tender beef is topped with a thick gravy made quickly with drippings from the pan. Perfect easy and comforting dinner for busy nights!
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Change up your next Mexican meal by making chicken enchiladas with salsa verde as the base for your sauce. Done in under 45 minutes!
Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This easy crockpot spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made right in your slow cooker! Let the sauce simmer while you accomplish other things around the house. This family favorite recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner with tons of flavor!
Chicken Veggie Soup
This simple chicken vegetable soup recipe is the easiest soup you’ll ever make. You’ll likely be able to find all of the vegetables in your pantry, including chicken broth and an assortment of canned vegetables. Great dinner option to pull together in a pinch!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
This delicious, creamy broccoli cheese soup is an exact replica of Panera’s famous soup. Ladle up a bowl of veggies and cheese to enjoy a comforting quick and easy meal that will warm you up. This dinner is easy to make right in your kitchen!
Baked Spaghetti
Easy baked spaghetti is a hit with the kids! Dinner is on the table in less than 45 minutes and every belly will be satisfied.
Chili Mac
This chili mac recipe is the perfect marriage of two of the most comforting comfort foods of all time. Delicious way to use up leftover chili!
Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet
Creamy tomato pasta skillet is a creamy, comforting dinner that will be on your table in less than 30 minutes! This easy meal is delicious and it is a great option to add to your weekly dinner rotation.
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Simplify pot pie by using your crockpot! Make this slow cooker chicken pot pie with minimal effort. No pie crust required! Great dinner for a busy weeknight.
Salisbury Steak
Salisbury steak is the perfect meal to throw into your crock pot! Tender beef patties and mushrooms are smothered in a flavorful and comforting brown gravy. Serve this beef recipe over a pile of mashed potatoes for an added bit of comfort!
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Fall is the perfect time for pork tenderloin with apples! It is such an easy, delicious meal with only 10 minutes of prep required. Prep it in the morning and by evening a hearty and healthy dinner is ready to serve.
Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy
This is the best pork chop Instant Pot recipe you’ll find! This Instant Pot Pork Chops has a delicious gravy sauce and it comes together quickly. It is so delicious and is a quick, easy meal for busy nights.
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
A Chipotle favorite is easy to make in your Instant Pot in under 25 minutes! Fill your Instant Pot Burrito Bowl with chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and corn and top with cilantro, avocado, lime juice and salsa!
Beef Stroganoff
Easy Beef Stroganoff is a comforting classic dinner option for any night of the week and it’s done in under 30 minutes. Delicious served over a steaming pile of egg noodles or mashed potatoes, this is one of the best dinner recipes of all time!
Oven Baked Beef Tacos
Make an entire batch of delicious beef tacos in under 20 minutes! Refried beans and cheese are secretly hiding underneath a layer of tacos to make a complete meal in a single pan. Super easy meal for taco night!
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches make a delicious lunch or dinner option. The best part is that only a few ingredients and minimal prep is required!
Instant Pot Ribs
Make your next rack of ribs in an Instant Pot for a super tender, juicy, meaty meal! Use baby back ribs or spare ribs for this recipe. The meat is fall off the bone tender! This is one of the best dinner recipes of all time!
Baked Ziti with Sour Cream
Baked Ziti is one of my favorite comforting pasta dishes of all time! Packed with flavorful meat sauce and layers of cheesy goodness, you will enjoy each flavorful bite. This delicious dinner feeds a lot of people and is super filling and hearty.
Instant Pot Ham Bone Soup
Use your leftover ham bone to make this comforting, hearty Ham Bone Soup in your Instant Pot! Dinner will be on the table in less than an hour, but the soup tastes like it has been simmering in a slow cooker all day long!
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower Fried Rice is a healthy version of the classic Chinese take-out favorite. Serve as a side with any meal and no one will know cauliflower is involved! Tastes great solo with a splash of soy sauce or as a side dish to any meal.
Hoisin Chicken
Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls take a quick 20 minutes to make from start to finish. The perfect easy recipe for lunch or dinner, these delicious rice bowls are packed with flavor, color, texture and even a punch of spice!
Orange Chicken
Enjoy Chinese takeout at home with this Orange Chicken recipe! No deep frying required and this meal will be a hit with the whole family. This is one of the best dinner recipes of all time!
Loaded Olive Pizza
A perfectly baked crust is topped with red pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and a variety of delicious olives! This Olive Pizza is definitely meant for the olive-lovers of the world.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Unleash the delicious egg roll! Enjoy the ingredients inside an egg roll minus the carbs and calories. Egg Roll in a Bowl is great as an easy dinner, salad or side dish. Done in 20 minutes and supremely delicious!
Avocado Ranch Chicken Wraps
Avocados, ranch and chicken all come together in this delicious wrap. Serve Avocado Ranch Chicken Wraps for your next lunch gathering, pool party or just a light dinner!
Instant Pot White Turkey Chili
Your Instant Pot will make white chicken chili even more delicious. Packed with turkey meat, white beans and veggies, this will quickly become a dinner favorite! This comfort food is super flavorful and delicious.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
These are the BEST Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos you will ever eat! This recipe requires only FOUR ingredients. The meat turns out flavorful, tender and juicy every single time. Perfect for taco night!
Instant Pot Goulash
Make comforting, hearty Goulash in your Instant Pot! This American version of Goulash could not be easier or more delicious. It cooks perfectly every time and is done in only 30 minutes. Perfect easy dinner any night of the week!
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
Transform a simple shrimp dinner into an Instant Pot favorite! Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi is done in 25 minutes from start to finish and cooks perfectly every single time. Super delicious dinner option for those busy nights!
What’s the order of this list? I’m confused. Love the list though 🙂
They are not in any particular order! Let me know what you think should be number 1!